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Aston Carter Staff Accountant in Jacksonville, Florida

Job Title: Staff Accountant

Job Description

  • Support the Controller in the preparation of monthly financial statements.

  • Maintain knowledge of and support processes and procedures to ensure compliance with GAAP.

  • Maintain the general ledger, including setting up new accounts and reconciling balance sheet accounts.

  • Assist in the month-end close and prepare month-end closing entries for cost accounting and general ledger adjustments.

  • Reconcile payroll, intercompany, prepaids, accruals, and other financial accounts as necessary.

  • Reconcile bank accounts, verify bank activity, and address inquiries from banks.

  • Verify accuracy of accounts payable expenses recorded in the general ledger and ensure purchases are charged to the appropriate accounts.

  • Work closely with procurement to ensure purchase orders are recorded to the proper general ledger accounts.

  • Support the monthly variances to budget and forecast.

  • Track, analyze, and report departmental costs, both actual and standard.

  • Work closely with department managers to understand actual and forecasted departmental costs.

  • Assist Controller and outside auditors with the annual audit and gather necessary account information and documentation.

Essential Skills

  • Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, V-Lookup.

  • Knowledge of general accounting and cost accounting to ensure compliance with GAAP.

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

  • At least 3+ years of Finance/Accounting experience.

  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

  • One (1) year of relevant experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment is preferred.

    About Aston Carter:

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

  • Hiring diverse talent

  • Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

  • Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

  • Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.

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